Panasonic DMC-TS1 Handling of the camera, Confirm that there is no foreign object, Sand and dust

Before Use

(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera

•Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP5X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 3 m (10 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.¢1 This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock).¢2The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 5 cm (0.17 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet).

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand. Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc.

When an impact is applied to the camera, it is recommended to consult Panasonic’s Service Center and perform a checkup (subject to a fee) to see if the waterproofing has been retained properly.

Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.

∫Handling of the camera

•Do not leave the camera under low temperature in the cold climate, or where it has high temperature above 40 oC (104 oF) (especially where strong sunlight is shining, inside a car under the sun, close to a heater, in the ship, beach, etc.) for long period of time. (Waterproof performance will degrade)

•Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover close to the water at the sea, lake, river or with wet hands.

•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.

∫Confirm that there is no foreign object

•In the areas adjacent to location B, please be sure that no droplets of water are present before opening the battery door.

•Before closing the card/battery door or terminal cover, confirm that there are no foreign objects (hair, lint, sand, dust, fluid, etc.) on the part (B and C) colored black in the figure. When the camera is used underwater with foreign objects clamped on the card/battery door or the terminal cover, water may leak in, causing a malfunction.

•Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.

•If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.

•If there is any crack or deformation in the area colored black in the figure, contact Panasonic’s Service Center.

•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

A Card/Battery door

B Rubber seal

C Area where rubber seal sits

D Terminal cover

E Hair and lint

F Sand and dust

G Crack and deformation

H Fluid

I Brush (supplied)

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